Overview
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a telecommunications network that spans large areas, connecting various Local Area Networks (LANs) within Loyola's system, such as our multiple campuses, research centers, and remote learning sites. WANs are essential for ensuring reliable, seamless access to Loyola's resources across wide distances, enabling faculty, students, and staff to communicate and collaborate as if they were on a single campus.
Key Features
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Inter-Campus Connectivity: Provides secure and stable links between Loyola's campuses, research labs, and educational centers.
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High-Speed Data Transfer: Ensures fast transmission speeds for academic applications, such as data-intensive research or cloud-based learning.
- Robust Security: Protects sensitive academic and personal data with encryption and access control tailored to Loyola's needs.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Easily adapts to accommodate new users or remote sites as Loyola expands or adjusts network needs.
Benefits
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Seamless Access to Resources: Provides uninterrupted connectivity to course materials, research databases, and learning tools, ensuring students and faculty can stay productive from any Loyola location or remotely.
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Faster Collaboration: Enables faculty, researchers, and students to work together effortlessly on shared projects, research, and assignments, regardless of their physical location.
- Reliable Connectivity for Learning: Guarantees consistent internet speed and reliability during lectures, virtual classes, or critical moments like exams, enhancing the learning experience.
- Secure and Private Data Sharing: Ensures all communications and shared information remain confidential and protected, allowing users to focus on their work without security concerns.
- Future-Proof Infrastructure: Continues to support new technologies and increased demand, ensuring Loyola’s community always has access to the latest tools and services without disruptions.
Available to
Loyola's faculty, staff, and students who need access to academic resources, collaboration tools, or research networks across various Loyola locations.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*